Matt Edmonson assigned as Capital Planner for study
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Planning Division brought into discussion, so the project can get implemented. Matt Edmonson assigned as capital planner for the Food Waste Composting Feasibility Study.
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Energy presentation at CSL
Associated Project(s):Energy details on display at Coordinated Science Lab.
James Hoffer, student intern, created building list file
Associated Project(s):James provided the attached list of buildings audited by student teams in FY11. Unfortunately, these audits were rushed and incomplete. There were many follow up discussions about paying the student teams as originally intended, and in the end the teams were not paid. This decision was coordinated by Mckenzie Beverage, the SSC Program Advisor, during FY12 and FY13.
Attached Files:Conservation Plan
Associated Project(s):In March 2011, John Dempsey, then Executive Director of Facilities and Services, signed the conservation plan for the State Threatened Franklin's ground squirrel at the South Farms location (for wind turbine installation).
Attached Files:Site location (modified)
Associated Project(s):A modified version of the site location for the wind turbine was proposed.
Attached Files:Wind turbine: History and status
Associated Project(s):In March 2011, the university provided the history and the current status update regarding the wind turbine project at the South Farms location.
Attached Files:Energy presentation at Altgeld
Associated Project(s):Energy details on display at Altgeld.
Kevin Wolz discusses composting with various F&S representatives
Associated Project(s):Series of emails from Kevin Wolz with various F&S staff. Tracy was involved in discussions with Kevin about the waste container and truck options. Ryan Welch was involved in discussions with Kevin about the possibilities of using the Grounds landscape compost site and equipment.
Energy presentation at IGB
Associated Project(s):Energy details on display at the Institute of Genomic Biology.
Letter from the Mayor of Urbana
Associated Project(s):In February 2011, the Mayor of Urbana wrote a letter to Morgan Johnston regarding wind turbine project on South Farms location. She asked the university to conduct research on the issues mentioned in the letter before the start of the wind turbine project.
Attached Files:Public comments #2
Associated Project(s):Following the meeting on January 31, 2011, the university received comment cards from the public.
Attached Files:Public meeting #2
Associated Project(s):In January 2011, the university held a second meeting with the public. Morgan Johnston presented a seminar on South Farm Wind Turbine Project, and received comments and questions from the public.
Attached Files:Kevin Wolz meets with F&S representatives
Associated Project(s):Kevin Wolz met with Carl Wegel & Tracy Osby to discuss compost pick-up & transportation
Energy presentation at Ice Arena
Associated Project(s):Energy details on display at Ice Arena.
Energy presentation at CRCE
Associated Project(s):Energy details on display at CRCE.
Energy presentation at ARC
Associated Project(s):Energy details on display at ARC.
BLUE LEED standard info
Associated Project(s):Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEEDⓇ) is a green building certification and rating system established by the US Green Business Council which provides a framework for the design and construction of green buildings. The F&S Planning and Construction Divisions successfully implemented LEEDⓇ Silver standards and practices on all capital construction projects over $5 million. As of January 2011, all new construction will strive for LEED Gold Certification. Facilities & Services employs 25 LEEDⓇ Accredited Professionals.
BLUE Sustainable planting info
Associated Project(s):Sustainable plants are native species that are resilient to insects and disease. Once established, they require minimal fertilizer, watering, and upkeep. The F&S Grounds Department planted 80 native trees last year and more than 2,300 native grasses in the last three years. Campus locations with native grasses include: Roger Adams Laboratory, the Institute for Genomic Biology, the Agricultural Engineering Building, and the Veterinary Medicine Basic Sciences Building.
News article about wind turbine in Champaign
Associated Project(s):In January 2011, The News-Gazette published an article "Champaign turbine draws no complaints, unlike Urbana proposal".
Public comments
Associated Project(s):Following the presentation by Morgan Johnston on December 16, questions and comments from the public were received.
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